Let me rephrase the question: Is 3-1/8" enough output shaft coverage to be considered OK?

:D

Here's another thing that I've learned over the years...


Since there's NO POSSIBLE WAY to get a torque wrench on the u-bolts -- everyone over tighten's 'em.


Snug these nuts until the SPLIT WASHER closes.... and give it 1/8th more turn.

That's not much!!! So be careful!!


Once a split washer is "closed" it's going to do it's job of not letting the nut back off... the 1/8th addition turn is the torque spec.


Over tightening these will allow your drive line to turn --- but IT WILL CAUSE VIBRATION because it's grinding against an oval bearing cap.


Not saying you did this -- just adding this info because lots of people read this stuff.

Different yokes for different strokes...


You can buy longer yokes. More yoke in makes a more stable u-joint... I'd run as long of a one as possible. Check the transmission specs to see what it will accept and allow for some stroke. It DOES move in and out.


You're probably running the 1310 joint --- I always upgrade this stuff to 1350 -- but that's a different issue.

If you're going to haul your driveline over to Inland... ask them to give you a loaner slip yoke -- and take it home and see if it will go in and out without any interference....

Then have them replace both your u-joints while you're there... just because... or at least have them check them for roundness (of the cap) - then have them do a HIGH SPEED balance...

NOBODY would EVER be satisfied with 3 1/8th inches.... EVER... Do you have any loose rocks laying around??

order a shaft from Mark Williams.

Well at least I know the difference between and Ooo, and Ahhh, and Oh my God.

:popcorn2:

I just dropped the shaft off at Driveline Services to check the balance.......my last words were I hope it's out of balance.

Should know on Tuesday. :knokwood:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA --- I'd have probably STARTED there....




But hey! You've been in need of some serious creeper time.

Sounds like the shaft is a bad mother...

If it was alright previously? :buttkick:

Tuned up shaft installed.......talk about a business under-promising and over-delivering! Told me by Tues, called at 3 and said it was ready......quoted $85, charged $75. Customer for life........to bad for them I'm not younger. :D

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q...QzWHtBP-XL.jpg

Definitely improvement.........60-70% is my guess. It's not damage concerning like it was. Tested in 5th and 6th cruise speeds (65-75) and up to 95 in 6th. Light at the end of the tunnel!